# I tried replacing Claude Code with a local AI stack that’s completely free – how it went - ZDNET

- Source: Google News: local LLM OR llama.cpp OR Ollama OR MLX
- Published: 2026-11-06T13:34:18+00:00
- Category: Tech
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I tried replacing Claude Code with a local AI stack that’s completely free – how it went ZDNET

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